Hi guys, wow, sorry I took a little longer to update this chapter but as answer to monkeygal444's question, Yes I've seen HAIRSPRAY I watched it yesterday so that's why it took longer to update and I must say awesome film and Zac Efron looks yummy!

Anyway, I don't own High School Musical…but I really, really wish I did!

Chapter 21 – One Dream

"I'M so pleased you two are getting along again. I hated to see you so miserable, 'Mrs Bolton said softly as she, Troy and Gabriella sat eating dinner, she had invited Gabriella for tea after school, "More carrots Troy?"

Troy graciously accepted the bowl of carrots from his mother, scooping some onto Gabriella's plate and then some onto his own. They shared a gentle smile before digging into the remainder of their meal.

"I'm glad everything's alright too." Gabriella exclaimed.

"Yes, how did you too make up? Did you follow my advice Troy?" Mrs Bolton queried.

"Well kind of but I did my own things in the end." He replied.

Oh really, what did you do?" Mrs Bolton asked eagerly.

Gabriella looked across at Troy and blushed and said, "Romeo and Juliet." And Mrs Bolton didn't ask anymore, she could see that what had happened between them was something special that they didn't want anyone to know about. It was something private!

Troy's phone began to ring and he looked down to find that Jason was on the end. He answered it.

"Hey, what's up?" He asked.

"Hey Troy, 'Jason said, he sounded nervous, "Um…about Stephen…he said…he's not coming at the usual spot tomorrow."

Troy stood and looked at Gabriella and his mother, "Excuse me." He said and he walked out of the kitchen and into the living room.

"What do you mean he isn't coming?" Troy demanded, Stephen was one of Troy's victims and Troy met him everyday by the water fountain at east High to torment him.

"He just isn't coming? He said he's going to avoid you!" Jason explained.

"Oh really, well we'll just have to see about that won't we?" Troy snapped, he was furious, no – one avoided him, no – one ran away from him.

Suddenly there was a knock on the living room door and there stood Gabriella smiling at him.

"I've got to go, 'Troy told Jason, "We've got to sort this out tomorrow."

"Yeah, you're the boss. I'll see you tomorrow." Jason said and he hung up.

Troy slipped his phone into his pocket and smiled when Gabriella embraced him. He was as enthusiastic with her as she was with him and clung to her tight.

"Who were you talking to?" Gabriella asked, she walked over to Kyle who was babbling to himself on the floor and picked him up, the little child giggled in her arms and she balanced him on her hip.

"Oh just Jason, we have some things we need to fix tomorrow." Troy said, technically he wasn't lying to her.

"Okay, well I've got some English homework to do. Do you want me to check over your English assignment, I mean, if you want help?"

"No, its fine, really. I think I'm doing okay." Troy answered.

"Good, I'm glad to know. Well your mother asked me to settle Kyle down for his nap so when you're finished with lunch come up and find me." Gabriella exclaimed and he watched her walk off with Kyle in her arms.

Troy smiled, how lucky could he get? One day he really hoped that Gabriella would be settling their children down for naps…one day!

"AND maybe we can go for an ice-cream later huh Troy?" Gabriella said excitedly as she and Troy walked to school the next day.

"Yeah that sounds great. Your favourite, chocolate chip of course." Troy chuckled and Gabriella squeezed his hand warmly.

"Great, I can't wait." Gabriella said, they were only going to the park after school but the thought of being alone with Troy exhilarated her.

They were nearly there when Troy froze and Gabriella looked around confused, his hands clenched in her's and it really hurt, she gasped and tried to pull away but she couldn't.

"Troy, that hurts." She said.

But Troy wasn't paying attention and Gabriella looked up and saw why, there standing in front of them was Taylor and Chad, also walking to school together.

Troy left go of Gabriella's hand and dashed at Chad who hadn't seen them for he was laughing at something Taylor had said.

Instead of stopping like Troy had intended he had punched Chad in the face and the youngster went tumbling to the ground.

"No Troy, don't!" Gabriella screamed running up to him, Troy stood there limp and looked down on Chad furiously.

"You disgust me!" He said to Chad and Taylor bent down to help Chad up, his lip was bleeding.

"Let me explain everything, we didn't –"

Chad was cut off by Troy's angry voice.

"You planned to split us up! Why would you do that?" He demanded.

Taylor stepped in front of Chad and Troy bravely and looked up at the young man.

"Look, we thought it was wrong for different status's to be dating but…we're sorry, we know its wrong now, we did wrong." She said looking up at Troy with pleading eyes.

"How did you do it?" Troy snarled.

Chad was on his feet now but Taylor was sure to stand between the Jocks, she cared too much about Chad to let Troy get another punch. If Troy wanted to hurt him then he'd have to go through her first.

"We'd rather not tell you, it would…it wouldn't be right for you to –"

"HOW DID YOU DO IT?" Troy screamed making them all jump.

"We…we convinced Gabriella that she wanted to sleep with you by handing out those virgin flyers. Then we simply waited for you two to…sleep together and then we made out that you were using Gabriella for sex and for the assignment. We know what we did was wrong, we really do." Chad explained nervously.

Gabriella touched Troy's hand in comfort. He looked across at her and gave her a tender smile. Then he turned back to Taylor and Chad.

"Stay out of my way or you both get it! Understand?" He snapped.

They both nodded and Troy led Gabriella away and they continued on their way to school. Gabriella dared herself to look up at Troy wearily, the look of fury on his handsome face frightened her so much, she was afraid to speak to him, so instead she allowed him to keep pulling her to school, his anger still bursting inside of him.

TROY smiled vindictively as he rammed Stephen McCallum up against the lockers. The young teenager was shaking under the wrathful glare of Troy. A group of the other jocks jeered and laughed as their leader bullied the young boy.

"So, thought you'd get away with it did you Stephen?" Troy laughed pushing him up higher so he struggled to get free of his vicious grasp.

"Look…Troy…I was…going to turn up…I swear." Stephen said finding it hard to breathe.

Troy let Stephen slip down the locker; the young man looked up at the jock terrified, Troy looked back at his friends grinning, enjoying their chants of approval.

"Well Stephen, if you were going to turn up, why didn't I find you at the fountain?" Troy demanded.

"Well –" But Troy had kicked him hard in the stomach and walked off with his friends before he could make up a lie.

As Troy walked, he found himself cornered by Sharpay.

"Oh Troy, you're just so strong." She crooned affectionately and she pushed her body up against his.

"Sharpay, I said I'm not interested remember?" He said pushing her away.

"Oh but its obvious Gabriella isn't interested, if she was she'd be –"

"Gabriella and I are back together." Troy said bluntly.

The Ice Princess looked shocked, her eyes widened and she glared at him for a moment.

"Why…when?" She stammered.

"Two days ago. I told you, I don't want you. So grow up and get a life." He said and he pushed her away, she watched the jocks leave a look of shock on her face, she noticed Troy had separated from the group and suddenly Gabriella came rushing towards him and threw her arms around him and kissed him softly.

"That little witch!" She said tightening her fists.

GABRIELLA was unaware of Troy's bullying, which Troy was pleased with, he didn't want her to know anything about it. Troy however was brought out of his reverie by Gabriella.

"You know, I'm glad I fell in love with you." She whispered.

"Yeah me too, I can't imagine my life without you." He exclaimed softly.

"We're going to be together for so long, forever." Troy said squeezing her hand.

"Forever, to be with someone forever, that's always been my dream." She said and she began to sing, unaware that Sharpay was watching them.

Somewhere in our hearts
Somewhere deep inside
lives a dream
that's worth dreaming

Sharpay hid herself behind the wall so they wouldn't see her, though her heart clenched at Troy's soft words, and for some reason she knew that he was speaking truth, he was besotted with Gabriella.

Every now and then
I get a glimpse of where
he and I could fly
but you and I
share

And the two young women began to sing together, about their dream and about the boy they dreamt about…and only one of them would ever have him.

One dream
One hope
we're heading down the same road
even though we don't know where it leads
we follow
the same star
I'm in love like you are
until he reaches out for you or me
we share
one dream

As Gabriella and Troy left school Gabriella broke into a run and Troy laughed and chased after her, she allowed him after a while to grab her waist and spin her around, the leaves of the tree above them fell around them and he kissed her nose and she giggled. Sharpay glared, her tiny bag clutched in her furious hands and she twisted it around, she sang…

I imagined what it would be
A magical place is
waiting for me
its still out there

But of course Troy and Gabriella didn't her, for Troy was too busy listening intrigued to Gabriella's singing as he took her hand and walked with her.

our vision is the same
even though we see the world through
different eyes
you and I
share

And despite the fact that both girls were singing, and both girls had amazingly strong voices, Troy only heard Gabriella's.

One dream
One hope
we're heading down the same road
even though we don't know where it leads
we follow
the same star
I'm in love like you are

Till he reaches out for you and me

We share

One dream

"I love you." Troy whispered to Gabriella.

Sharpay's smile dropped, she knew that as long as Gabriella was around, he would have eyes for no – one but her!

"I love you too." She replied and Sharpay walked away feeling low and upset, anger filled her, no – one stole her man and get away with it…she'd have to find away…to eliminate the problem.

Ooooh, so Sharpay's plotting and planning…and what's in store for Troyella!

Like I said guys, I am so sorry for not updating as quickly as I normally do and I HATED this chapter, it just seemed to drag on and it was like a load of nonsense, so I hope I didn't disappoint!

Review please, lots of love!

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